An Interview Later

I had a phone interview Friday for a non-profit foundation. I do not know how I come across in phone interviews, but based on my last phone interview, I didn't make it past the round. I am always amazed when I make it past the first round of candidates (the resume stage), and manage an interview. After that, I feel like I am a contestant on a reality television show indicating that I would do anything to gain my 15 minutes of fame, or in this case, gain experience and employment. Somehow, that came across as needy.

Any way, interviews and resumes aside, finding a job has been a crazy experience. I do feel like I am getting better, but in all, I have a feeling like I am in a circus. I also have interview anxiety, which does not help my position much. I constantly have to think about the information I give, and if I have enough experience. Should I be a go getter? Should I show my enthusiasm for the position? Should I respond with some ideas I may have that could potentially benefit the organization? Lots of questions and sometimes, I have a come up with a complete blank and go through autodrive. Dangerous.

I have been able to respond very well without thinking about the question, but somehow I think the stars and planets aligned and I somehow have managed to come out as a savant. Excellent.

All in all, I still have to apply for jobs and continue submitting my resume. One day, I will have a job. Until then, I guess I should keep myself busy.